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Woodland Caribou Plan for the Horseranch Subpopulation Provincial Caribou Recovery Program Herd Planning Disclaimer The following herd plans are a result of Phase One planning and are an incomplete product. Additionally, the documents are ‘living’ reports and will be updated regularly as Phase Two progresses. Phase Two planning is currently underway for some herds however still at its early stages of development; many plans reflect this as they are in different stages along their scheduled project continuum. One of the cornerstone guiding principles to the Caribou Recovery Program (the Program) is to use consistent, fact-based approaches for all woodland caribou herds in the province. The Program has refined and adopted a new format to herd planning that will effectively: Provide a consistent approach to managing all woodland caribou herds in BC Recognize the unique circumstances of each herd Build from current (legacy) caribou management plans Consider First Nations’ and stakeholder interests and ideas Be included in larger regional plans Completed herd plans will describe the status of each herd, and the threats faced by that particular herd. The plans will take note of previous actions, and actions that are planned to take place in the future. As we implement the herd plans, the Program will carefully monitor to which extent and magnitude the caribou respond, and modify its actions as accordingly. Herd plans will help us document our decisions and discuss issues with First Nations and with stakeholders. Phase One consisted of: Status of herd or sub-population Identified threats Literature Previous work completed Phase Two will consist of input from: . Engagement with Indigenous communities . Provincial Caribou Science Team . Stakeholders . Decision-support tools WOODLAND Horseranch CARIBOU Subpopulation PLAN Northern Mountain Caribou Recommended Citation: Photo credit: Doug Heard Executive Summary: Introduction to the Program i Woodland Caribou Plan for the Horseranch Subpopulation EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive Summary: Introduction to the Program ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Background ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Introduction to the Program ....................................................................................................................... 3 2 Population Description ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Distribution ................................................................................................................................................ 3 2.2 Habitat and Behaviour ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Population Size and Trend ......................................................................................................................... 6 3 Threats and Limiting Factors ............................................................................................................................. 7 3.1 Predation .................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Food Limitation ......................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Human Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3.1 Industrial ............................................................................................................................................ 8 3.3.1.1 Forestry .......................................................................................................................................... 9 3.3.1.2 Mining ........................................................................................................................................... 9 3.3.1.3 Oil and Gas .................................................................................................................................... 9 3.3.1.4 Clean Energy ................................................................................................................................. 9 3.3.1.5 Other ............................................................................................................................................ 10 3.3.2 Recreation ........................................................................................................................................ 10 3.3.2.1 Snowmobile ................................................................................................................................. 10 3.3.2.2 Heli-ski / Cat-ski .......................................................................................................................... 10 3.3.2.3 Other ............................................................................................................................................ 11 3.3.3 Other ................................................................................................................................................ 11 3.3.3.1 Agriculture ................................................................................................................................... 11 3.3.3.2 Major Highway Corridors ........................................................................................................... 11 3.3.3.3 Linear Features ............................................................................................................................ 12 3.3.3.4 Hunting ........................................................................................................................................ 12 3.3.3.5 Poaching ...................................................................................................................................... 12 3.4 Natural Disturbance ................................................................................................................................. 12 3.5 Parasites and Diseases ............................................................................................................................. 13 3.6 Climate Change ....................................................................................................................................... 13 3.7 Small Population Size Effects ................................................................................................................. 14 Executive Summary: Introduction to the Program 1 Woodland Caribou Plan for the Horseranch Subpopulation 4 Management History ....................................................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Habitat ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 4.1.1 Protection ......................................................................................................................................... 15 4.1.2 Enhancement and Restoration ......................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Recreation and Access Management ....................................................................................................... 16 4.2.1 Snowmobile ..................................................................................................................................... 16 4.2.2 Heli-ski / Cat-ski .............................................................................................................................. 16 4.2.3 Other ................................................................................................................................................ 16 4.3 Predators .................................................................................................................................................. 16 4.3.1 Wolf Management ........................................................................................................................... 17 4.3.2 Cougar Management ........................................................................................................................ 17 4.3.3 Other ................................................................................................................................................ 17 4.4 Primary Prey ............................................................................................................................................ 18 4.4.1 Moose Management ........................................................................................................................ 18 4.4.2 Deer Management............................................................................................................................ 18 4.4.3 Other ................................................................................................................................................ 19 4.5 Population Reinforcement ......................................................................................................................
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